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Unemployment slightly rose in May to 4.8%

6 hours ago

Farm job losses pushed unemployment higher, while services and construction still absorbed some workers.

Stock Commentary

Robinsons Retail same-store sales recovery driving margin expansion

February 27, 2026 - 11:50am

Robinsons Retail saw stronger same-store sales, signaling healthier demand and setting up improved margins into 2026.

Stock Commentary

Consumer spending to remain strong despite surge in COVID-19 infections — Pantheon research

By Ramon Royandoyan | January 10, 2022 - 3:22pm

There was still "room left for domestic demand to play catch-up" since data showed net sales levels were still 4% below pre-pandemic...

Business

Higher interest rates will not dampen Asian growth, says MasterCard

April 4, 2006 - 12:00am

MasterCard International is debunking concerns that interest rates will continue to rise, choking economic growth and dampening consumer spending in 2006. Instead, the report argues that the potential impact of...

Banking